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Q2ID 2015 Table of Contents

Q2ID System Requirements............................................................................................................................................................... 3License Agreement ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4Q2ID Quick Start - Converting your first file .............................................................................................................................. 5Q2ID Installation on a Mac................................................................................................................................................................. 6Q2ID Installation under Windows .................................................................................................................................................11Q2ID Successful Activation ..............................................................................................................................................................18Q2ID Failed Activation......................................................................................................................................................................21Q2ID Proxy Setup for Mac & Win .................................................................................................................................................23Q2ID Registration ..............................................................................................................................................................................26Q2ID Uninstall/Deactivate & Move to another computer on Mac.........................................................................................29Q2ID Uninstall/Deactivate & Move to another computer on Windows ..............................................................................32Q2ID Menu ..........................................................................................................................................................................................35Q2ID Conversion Notes ..................................................................................................................................................................36

Q2ID System Requirements

Q2ID System Requirements for Mac

System Requirements:

• Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher• A valid license of Adobe InDesign® CS6 for Mac• Internet connection to activate and register Q2ID• Adobe recommended hardware requirements to run your version of InDesign

Q2ID System Requirements for Win

System Requirements:

• Win 7 with SP 1 or higher, Win 8 (Win XP not Supported)• A valid license of Adobe InDesign® CS6 for Windows• Internet connection to activate and register Q2ID• Adobe recommended hardware requirements to run your version of InDesign

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License Agreement

Q2ID for CS6 Mac/Win Bundle License Information

At the top of your download page you can review your License information, items such as:

1. Expiration date of your license2. The date your order was processed3. The seat count for your license4. Your License ID

Q2ID for InDesign CS6 Bundle is Cross Platform

When you purchase a license for the Q2ID CS6 Bundle, you will be able to use your License on either a Mac or Windowscomputer, but not both at the same time.

Updates & Upgrades

We are continually improving Q2ID and post free updates as they become available. However when a new version ofQuarkXPress is released or a major change to QuarkXPress has been released, you may need to pay an Upgrade fee in orderto obtain a version of Q2ID that will handle files or features in the new QuarkXPress file format.

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Q2ID Quick Start - Converting your first file

1. Click the “Markzware” item on the InDesign Menu Bar then select “Convert QuarkXPress® Document…” from theQ2ID fly-out menu.

2. Select the QuarkXPress file you wish to convert and click Open3. You will see a conversion progress bar4. The QuarkXPress file will appear rebuilt in InDesign5. Save this new InDesign file6. Close then reopen the new InDesign file7. Remap any missing fonts or images using the InDesign dialog8. Re-save the new InDesign document

**You do not need to have QuarkXPress loaded on your computer in order to use Q2ID. Q2ID requiresInDesign only (Although if you have QuarkXPress on your computer it can be useful in some cases to addressissues).

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Q2ID Installation on a Mac

Download The Correct Installer

There are two download links for your Q2ID for CS6 License, one for Q2ID for CS6 Mac and one for Q2ID for CS6Windows. Please make sure you download the appropriate installer.

Once you find the correct installer, click the Download button under the installer name.

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Q2ID ZIP File

When you have completed your download of Q2ID you will have a zip file that needs to be decompressed.

Q2ID Decompressed ZIP File

On most Macs you can simply double-click on the Q2ID zip file and this will produce a folder. Double-click on this folder toreveal the Q2ID Installer.

Q2ID Installer

Double-click on the Setup CS6 icon to start the Q2ID installation process.

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Application Downloaded From Internet

On many Macs the security settings are set to warn you if you are trying to run an application downloaded from the internet.You can change these settings on your Mac under the Preferences/Security area (it is safest to leave this warning on as aprevention against malicious apps you may accidentally download while surfing the net).

Click on the Open button to open up the Setup CS6 Installer application.

Most likely due to the warning, you will see the Setup icon bouncing in your Dock. If nothing is happening, please checkyour Dock and if the Setup icon is bouncing, Click on it to continue with the Q2ID installation process.

Q2ID Setup Window

The Setup application has three buttons:

1. Cancel - Cancel will Close the Setup application and Q2ID will not be installed2. Install - Install will proceed with the Q2ID installation3. Remove - Remove will proceed with removal of existing installations of Q2ID for InDesign CS6

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Q2ID - Select InDesign Folder Manually if Setup cannot auto find InDesign

The Choose a Folder option will only appear if the Setup program cannot locate your Adobe InDesign CS6 folder, or youhave multiple Adobe InDesign CS6 folders. Otherwise when you run the Setup program, you will be asked for yourUsername and Password as shown in the next step.

Q2ID - Asking For Password

Installing Q2ID requires you enter in your Password as Q2ID will be adding items to your Applications folder. Type in yourUser Name and Password and then click on the OK button.

**If the Setup program automatically finds your InDesign folder, you will be asked for your User name andPassword without having to locate your InDesign folder.

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Q2ID - Installation Complete

Once the Q2ID for InDesign CS6 Mac Plug-In has been installed you will see a confirmation screen. Click on the OK buttonto close the screen.

You are now ready to start up InDesign and Activate and Register Q2ID.

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Q2ID Installation under Windows

Download The Correct Installer

There are two download links for your Q2ID for CS6 License, one for Q2ID for CS6 Mac and one for Q2ID for CS6Windows. Please make sure you download the appropriate installer.

Once you find the correct installer, click the Download button under the installer name.

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Q2ID ZIP File

When you have completed your download of Q2ID you will have a zip file that needs to be decompressed.

IMPORTANT NOTE*** - If you receive a checksum error message when trying to decompress the ZIP file, use WindowsExplorer to decompress the file, instead of a third party ZIP Utility.

Q2ID Installer Folder

When you decompress the Q2ID ZIP file you will wind up with a folder. Double-click the folder to open it.

Q2ID Installer

In the folder you will find the Setup CS6 file, double-click on it, this will start up the Q2ID for InDesign Installer. Followthrough the installation steps

Important Note: Make sure that the folder contains a file that ends with .mzcert. If the .mzcert file is not present, you willbe unable to run Q2ID after installation has completed.

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Q2ID Installer and Windows UAC Window

Usually you will see a Windows UAC (User Account Control) window popup, you must click on Yes to proceed with theinstall of Q2ID.

Q2ID Installer Welcome Screen

Click on the Next button to proceed

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Q2ID Installer Enter your info screen

The Q2ID installer will try and automatically fill in your User Name and Company name. You may edit the defaults if youwish.

Under "Install this application for" area, select "Anyone who uses this computer (all users)", UNLESS you have some securityrestrictions based on company policies.

Click on the Next button to proceed once you are satisfied with the entries and selection on this screen.

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Q2ID Installation Type

Unless instructed by Markzware Tech Support, please select "Complete" as the installation type.

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Q2ID Installer Summary Screen

This screen shows you a summary of what will be installed and where it will be installed. Click the Next button to proceedwith the installation.

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Q2ID Installation Complete

Click the Finish button to close the Q2ID Installer.

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Q2ID Successful Activation

Important Note: Please use this section as a guide as there may be differences in the look and feel of screens due tooperating system differences and the version of Q2ID you are activating.

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Start Up InDesign

After you have installed Q2ID, start up InDesign

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Q2ID - Successful Activation

The very first time you start up InDesign after installing Q2ID, the Plug-In will attempt to contact Markzware's License Serverand activate your product. This should be a fairly transparent process. If the Plug-In is able to contact the License Server, thenyou will be activated. The screen shown on the left of the image below designated as (1) is a screen that in many cases willflash by so rapidly you will not see it. If you have a slow internet connection or are blocked from getting out to the internet,you will see screen #1.

Normally you will just see screen #2, stating you are activated and Q2ID is ready to go. Click on the Close button to dismissthis screen. At this time you should also have the Q2ID Registration Screen visible as well. Please fill out the Registrationform before starting to use Q2ID.

Should you have any issues we have provided links on the Activation Complete screen to contact Markzware Tech Support.

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http://markzware.com/support/support-form/

Q2ID Failed Activation

Important Note: Please use this section as a guide as there may be differences in the look and feel of screens due tooperating system differences and the version of Q2ID you are using.

Q2ID - Attempting To Activate

Q2ID uses standard internet ports to try and communicate with the License Server. If you have a slow internet connection orare blocked from internet access due to security issues, the screen below appears and does not go away until you click theClose button. Under standard conditions, the screen should disappear within 30 seconds.

If you encounter this screen and it does not close by itself within a reasonable amount of time, please contact MarkzwareTech Support as your product did not properly activate.

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Q2ID - Non-Activated Product

Pictured below is a reminder screen to Activate your product. If for any reason Q2ID was unable to reach our LicenseServer, you can still run the product, but every time you start up InDesign you will be presented with a screen reminding youto take action by the specified date. The below screen is many times the result of Q2ID being blocked by a Proxy Server.

VERY IMPORTANT!!!--- If you do not Activate Q2ID by the date listed on your screen, YOU MAY LOSE YOURLICENSE AND NEED TO REPURCHASE A LICENSE FOR Q2ID.

If you continuously see this window, you need to contact Markzware Tech Support or Sales and get this issue resolved. Thegrace period for running Q2ID in a non-activated state should be long enough and annoying enough that you will take actionand contact Markzware well before the expiration date arrives.

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Q2ID Proxy Setup for Mac & Win

Important Note: Please use this section as a guide as there may be differences in the look and feel of screens due tooperating system differences and the version of Q2ID you are using.

Q2ID Accessing Proxy settings

Access the proxy settings by clicking on the word here

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Q2ID Enter Proxy Information

You may need to contact your IT or Support person to obtain the information for your proxy setup.

Once you enter the requested information, click on the Save button and then click on the Close button.

Note** - The best course of action to see if the proxy settings entered will work is to Quit and Restart InDesign.

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Q2ID Successful Activation

If the proxy data you entered allows you to contact the Markzware License Server, you will eventually see a successfulactivation screen. Click the Close button to dismiss the screen and begin using Q2ID.

If you do not get a successful activation screen, please contact Markzware Technical Support.

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Q2ID Registration

Why should you register your software?

1. If you are not Registered you may be denied Tech Support as we do not know who you are.

2. If you are not Registered and we run any special promo deals for Q2ID users, you will not qualify as we won't know whoyou are or how to contact you.

Important Note: Please use this section as a guide as there may be differences in the look and feel of screens due tooperating system differences and the version of Q2ID you are activating.

Q2ID Registration Screen

Please register your version of Q2ID.

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Q2ID Registration Required Field

Although your email address is the only required field to register Q2ID, it is strongly suggested you at least provide yourName and a phone number as well.

The best option is to fill out the Registration form as completely as possible.

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Q2ID Thank You For Registering

Once you have successfully submitted your Q2ID Registration form you will receive a Thank You screen. Click on the Closebutton to dismiss this screen. At this point you are ready to start using Q2ID.

If you are unable to register your product, please contact Markzware Tech Support for assistance.

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Q2ID Uninstall/Deactivate & Move to another computer on Mac

Q2ID Mac Deactivation - Run Installer

To begin the deactivation process, run the Q2ID Installer by double-clicking on the Setup CS6 icon. This is the same installeryou used when first installing Q2ID. If you do not have your installer available, you may re-download it from the url that camewith your original order. Make sure and Quit InDesign before you run the Setup program.

Q2ID Mac Deactivation - Click Remove

Click on the Remove button to begin the Uninstall/Deactivation process.

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Q2ID Mac Deactivation - Choose a Folder

You may be asked to locate your InDesign folder. In some cases the installer will remember where you installed yourversion of Q2ID and this window may not appear.

If the windows shown below do appear, select the version of InDesign you have been using Q2ID with. In this example Q2IDfor InDesign CS6 Mac is currently installed and thus one must select the Adobe InDesign CS6 folder. Once the folder hasbeen selected, click on the Choose button.

Q2ID Mac Deactivation - Enter your Password

Enter your Username and Password for this account and then click OK.

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Q2ID Mac Removal and Deactivation complete, License Available to Move to Another Computer

Once Q2ID has been removed/deactivated, you will see a confirmation screen. Click OK to close the window.

Q2ID has now been removed and deactivated.

****At this point the license is available to be moved or loaded on another computer.

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Q2ID Uninstall/Deactivate & Move to another computer on Windows

In order to Deactivate your license for Q2ID on Windows, you must Uninstall the Plug-In.

Q2ID Win Uninstall

To Uninstall and Deactivate Q2ID for Windows, first, make sure InDesign is not running, then go to your ControlPanel and click on Uninstall a program

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Q2ID Win Uninstall - Select Q2ID

To Uninstall and Deactivate Q2ID:

1. Highlight Q2ID in the list of available programs to Uninstall2. Click on the Uninstall link

Q2ID Win Uninstall - Remove Q2ID?

Click on the Yes button to continue with the removal and deactivation of Q2ID

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Q2ID Win Uninstall and Deactivation complete, License Available to Move to Another Computer

Once the Uninstall/Deactivation process is complete you will see a confirmation window. Click the Finish button to closethe window and complete the removal and deactivation of Q2ID.

At this point, Q2ID has been uninstalled and deactivated and can now be installed on another computer.

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Q2ID Menu

Important Note: While the screen shots in this section show the Q2ID menu on a Mac, the same screen will appear onthe Windows versions of Q2ID. There may be differences in the look and feel of screens due to operating system differencesand the version of Q2ID you are using.

Q2ID Menu Items

There are two Menu Items under the Q2ID Menu:

1. Convert QuarkXPress® Document… - Clicking on this menu item will bring up an Open File window asking you tolocate the QuarkXPress file you would like to convert. You may also use InDesign's standard Command-O or OpenCommand to select QuarkXPress files to convert [Control-O on Win].

2. Help… - Clicking this will bring up a small window with a few options.

Q2ID Help… Menu Item

When you select the Help… menu item you will be presented with a small window that contains several things:

1. The version number of Q2ID you are running. This version will be asked for should you contact Tech Support.2. Link to the Q2ID online manual. Clicking this will open up your default web browser and take a Markzware

Documentation page.3. Link to the Markzware Tech Support Request Form. Clicking on this will open up your default web browser and take

you to the Markzware Online Technical Support Form. The form should have your License ID pre-pasted in to saveyou some time.

***Note - A PDF version of the Q2ID manual is included as part of your initial download

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Q2ID Conversion Notes

It is important to understand it is not possible to achieve a 100% conversion due to the fact that QuarkXPress and InDesignhandle text, images and effects in differing ways. Simply stated: you wouldn’t want to be too brave by converting and blindlyprinting the new document. Instead, you will need to visually inspect the converted document and in some cases manuallyedit a few objects. Therefore, the primary goal of the conversion is to essentially move the basic document objects from oneapplication to another, thus saving you a tremendous amount of time and effort as compared to recreating the entiredocument from scratch. Furthermore, the most ideal way to convert one desktop publishing file to another application is tosimply avoid any features which are known to not convert well, such as features that are not supported by the destinationapplication. In most real cases, however, this is not possible since you may already have a number of documents that youwould rather not have to re-work, but instead wish to magically convert over to another application. With this in mind youshould take some time and consider the following points regarding the conversion:

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Q2ID Grouped Objects

If any item is locked in a Group, then the item will become unlocked and the Group itself will be locked. Also, GroupedAnchored Boxes are not supported.

In the text area, note that the inline graphic ( a group of objects) in QuarkXPress converts as a graphic object in InDesign,but is no longer "inline" and is sitting on top of the text.

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Grouped Anchored Boxes/Items Not Supported

If you have an anchored item that consists of a Group, when you convert your file using Q2ID, the Anchored item will nolonger be Anchored.

In the example below, the QuarkXPress file has an Anchored Inline Graphic that consists of three circles grouped together.As one adds or deletes characters the three circles move along with the text.

When the file is converted using Q2ID, the Group is retained, but is no longer Anchored. In the example above, the Groupwas moved outside of the text box to illustrate the fact that the group of circles is no longer Anchored.

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Q2ID Layers with Suppressed Output

When a layer is set in QuarkXPress to "suppress output", Q2ID will honor this. The layer may be visible in InDesign once theQXP file has been converted, but in InDesign if you output a PDF of the converted file, the suppressed layer will not show upin the PDF file.

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Q2ID - Non-Visible Layers

When a QuarkXPress job contains layers that are set to non-visible, and is converted using Q2ID, the non-visible layers arehonored.

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Q2ID Guidelines

Guides locked in QuarkXPress translate as unlocked Guides when using Q2ID.

Q2ID - TOC & Indexes

Table of Contents and Indexes are currently not converted.

While the text will convert, it will not be a "real" table of contents in InDesign. There are also no links to pages converted,just the original text in the TOC or Index.

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Q2ID and Multiple Layouts

If the QuarkXPress document contains more than one Layout you will be asked to choose a specific Layout or you can electto convert All Layouts.

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Q2ID QuarkXPress 9 Outline Styles

In QuarkXPress 9 you can setup Bullet and Numbering Styles and then use these to build a macro type Style called an OutlineStyle. Q2ID will support the continuation of numbering from one section to another ONLY IF the original QuarkXPress 9document was created using an Outline Style. If the Outline was created using the indent values entered into each separateNumber or Bullet style, Q2ID will continuously increment the Outline numbers or letters and this will yield unpredictableresults.

In the example below, the original QuarkXPress 9 doc is on the left and the converted InDesign doc is on the right. Theoriginal QuarkXPress doc was created without using an Outline Style and just using Numbering Styles and thusyields unpredictable number results in InDesign.

Bullets, Numbering and Outline styles are new to QuarkXPress 9, so documents created with earlier versions ofQuarkXPress that contain Outlines with Bulleted or Numbered text entries will not convert to a true outline usingQ2ID.

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Q2ID Bullets Outside Text Container

QuarkXPress allows you to create bullets that are outside (typically to the left of a text container) and sync with an outline.InDesign does not allow for bullets to be outside of a text container. Thus if your QuarkXPress document contains bulletsoutside of the text container when your file is converted using Q2ID, the bullets will be placed inside of the text container inInDesign.

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Q2ID Hyperlinks

Q2ID will not convert hyperlinks created in QuarkXPress. The actual text of the hyperlink will convert, but the hyperlinkdata ( the url data) will not convert.

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Q2ID Object Frames

An object’s Frame will be centered in InDesign (except for Polygons which will be framed inside.)

Note that Dotted, Dashed or Multiple Line Frames with a gap color of “None” in InDesign will display the Fill area equal tothe entire object size whereas in QuarkXPress the Fill area is inset the width of the Frame.

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Q2ID Feathered Arrows

Feathered arrows are not supported by InDesign.

Q2ID & Third Party Quark XTensions

Q2ID is designed to convert QuarkXPress documents into InDesign. If Q2ID does not understand data in a QuarkXPressfile, it still attempts to convert the file the best it can, but skips the unknown data. When a QuarkXPress file has beencreated using a special XTension, many times these XTensions write custom data into the file which Q2ID skips.

In some instances this custom data may cause Q2ID to crash. If this is the case, you can always send us the file to review. Wemay be able to figure out how to skip the data that your XTension has written into the QuarkXPress file. When data hasbeen skipped this usually causes issues with the converted file.

When a third party XTension has been used to create a QuarkXPress file and the file is converted using Q2ID, typically youwill see missing items in the converted file.

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Q2ID Merged Objects

InDesign does not support Combine Merge. In this case the merged objects should be changed to "Exclusive Or" inQuarkXPress before the conversion for the best effect. Or, you can Release the Compound Path in InDesign and then applyPathFinder's "Exclude Overlap" to usually achieve the desired effect.

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Q2ID Runarounds (Text Wrap)

A Runaround for a picture box might not cause the text underneath to flow as expected. This is because InDesign allows textto appear on both sides of the picture box. In this case you can manually adjust the picture box to force the text to flow asdesired.

Note also that a Runaround Offset for a Picture Rectangle will convert only as an Outset.

Q2ID Color Conversion Limitations

• Hexachrome colors will be converted to CMYK.• Process Coated EURO may convert to CMYK.• Metallic and Pastel colors are converted to LAB.• Multi-Colors must contain at least two colors and one must be Spot.

Q2ID Missing Fonts

When activating missing fonts, if InDesign mistakenly considers the fonts to be OpenType or substitutes with an unwantedfont, you will need to install the correct fonts and either perform a Find and Replace or redo the conversion.

Another thing to keep in mind when fonts are flagged as missing is that with the new auto-activation and document basedactivation available under Mac OS X, you may encounter timing issues when converting files using Q2ID, as Q2ID is building anew document without user intervention at speeds far faster than most people can move and this can cause fonts to beflagged as missing.

Sometimes just waiting a few seconds for the fonts to auto activate will cause missing fonts to "magically" appear correct. Thisis a timing issue and depends on your computer and if you are using TypeKit fonts, how long the fonts take to sync if active.

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Q2ID Stylized Fonts From QuarkXPress

InDesign does not support Stylizing Fonts. If you apply a style to a font in QuarkXPress and the actual font does not exist,when you convert the file using Q2ID, the font will be flagged as missing. You will need to manually select a substitute font inInDesign.

In the example below, the BrushScript font does not have Bold or Bold Italic Styled fonts, so they are flagged as missing whenconverted using Q2ID, whereas Times Roman had Bold and Bold Italic Styles applied to it in QuarkXPress, and these fontsare available and thus not flagged as missing.

Stylizing includes applying All Caps and Small Caps as well. If the font does not actually contain a true All Cap or Small Capglyph set, then the fonts will be flagged as missing.

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Q2ID Yellow Highlighted Text

Due to differences in the way QuarkXPress and InDesign handle fonts, many times you may see Yellow Highlighted Text inInDesign once your QuarkXPress file has been converted. This is an indication that a Substituted Glyph is present, usually dueto a Kerning Pair as shown below. The yellow will not print, but is a visual cue from InDesign regarding the substituted glyph.You can turn off this warning under InDesign's Preferences/Composition tab by unchecking the Substituted Glyphs box.

Q2ID Missing Fonts When Batch Converting

If you batch convert (i.e., select several QuarkXPress files at one time to convert), you may see several fonts highlighted inpink and flagged as missing. If you convert each file individually you may not see this issue. The issue appears to happenbecause Q2ID creates files so quickly that InDesign needs some time to catch up with the on-screen display.

In this case, try placing a text cursor in the pink highlighted area and see if the font name shown by InDesign is what you areexpecting. If it is, then save the file and re-open it in InDesign. This usually clears away the pink highlight.

If you place the text cursor in the pink highlighted area and the font name is not what you are expecting (it is usually enclosedin square brackets), then the font is missing and you will need to replace it with another font.

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Q2ID Fill and Frame Opacity

Opacity in InDesign is applied to the entire box whereas in QuarkXPress you can uniquely set the Frame Opacity. If the FillOpacity is 100% then a Frame Opacity will be converted as a Tint.

Q2ID Text Attributes Limitations

1. Subscript, Superscript and SmallCaps will use the Horizontal value if it is not 100%.2. Justified Center or Right Drop Caps are not supported.3. Rules Above and Below for Drop Caps will not be positioned correctly.4. Rules Below may be displayed in InDesign even if the paragraph has no Paragraph Return.5. Forced Justification will be converted to “Justify with last line aligned left.”6. The Outline typeface is supported by converting the text to a stroke of .25 pts with a fill of None.7. Shadow typeface is not supported8. Only Nonbreak Hyphens are supported by InDesign.

Q2ID Blends

If a Blend does not appear on the InDesign Swatches palette, select the object until the color appears on the Color paletteand drag it to the Swatches palette.

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Q2ID Blends in Table Cells

Blends in Table Cells in QuarkXPress take up the entire cell. In InDesign, you will only see a portion of the converted blend(gradient) as InDesign is trying to fill the entire table with the gradient in each cell.

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Q2ID Additional Information

• For QuarkXPress version 3 and 4 files you can bypass Q2ID and allow InDesign to perform the conversion bysimultaneously holding down the 3 keys “Control+Option+Command” when clicking the Open button.

• You can convert more than one file at a time by selecting multiple files using Command- or Shift-click in InDesign’sOpen dialog.

• Because InDesign may alter the z-order when grouping objects, you can hold down the Option key when clicking theOpen button to prevent objects from being Grouped, thus retaining their original order on the page.

• When selecting a file in InDesign’s Open dialog, if your QuarkXPress document is grayed-out, it has probably lost itsCreator tag. In this case try choosing “All Documents” instead of "All Readable Documents" from the menu to beable to select your file.

Q2ID and Trapping Settings

All QuarkXPress Trap settings will be ignored.

Q2ID Missing Image Files

If an image file is missing Q2ID will attempt to create a preview file in a temporary folder in which case you will need tomanually locate and relink the original image.

Q2ID and 1 Bit Tiff Files

1-Bit images may loose their transparency, especially if the image is missing. The solution is to locate the image and ensure itcontains the desired clipping path, or manually set the clipping to “Detect Edges.”

1-Bit images may also knockout a background even though they have been set to Overprint in Quark. (These same 1-Bit fileswill also behave the same way if placed in a brand new InDesign document.) To address this issue you can set the 1-Bit files BlendMode in InDesign to Multiply.

Q2ID and Picture Effects

QuarkXPress “Picture Effects” (including Picture Background Color) are not supported.

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Q2ID Tables and Overflow Text

Sometimes Tables will not be fully displayed due to an overflow. In this case you will need to manually adjust the height of thetext box until the Table is fully displayed. Usually you do this by dragging the lower right corner of the table downward and tothe right.

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Q2ID Linked Table Cells

Linked Table Cells are not supported in InDesign. If you convert a QuarkXPress file that contains linked text based tablecells, you will get unpredictable results. Usually you will just get an empty box, with no text in it. If you stretch the emptybox way out, you "may" see some text.

Q2ID Skewed Text in Table Cells

InDesign does not support Skewed text in a Table Cell. What you may get is text that is either not skewed or partiallyskewed.

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Q2ID Table Cell linked to Outside Text Container

Table Cells chained to text boxes outside a Table are not supported by InDesign and therefore the text will remain within thestarting Cell.

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Q2ID Interactive Elements

Only the intial display image for interactive items used in QuarkXPress files will convert. The actual interactivity will notconvert. So buttons will not be clickable or sounds will not play, but the general layout will look very close to the originalQuarkXPress file.

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Q2ID Content Variables

In QuarkXPress 11 you can now add pre-defined content variables to your document. When a QXP 11 file that uses thesenew content variables is converted, the variable data will be skipped. At present the workaround for this is to convert theContent Variables to text in QuarkXPress before converting your file to InDesign, otherwise you will need to manually re-enter the data in InDesign.

Q2ID CS6 User Guide


Q2ID Maximum Page Size

The maximum page width or height allowed by InDesign is 216 inches. In QuarkXPress 11, the maximum page width orheight is 224 inches. If you try and covnert a QXP file that is larger than 216 inches you will receive an error.

If you have facing pages enabled in QXP 11 the maximum page width or height is 112 inches. If you try and convert a112"x112" QXP 11 file with facing pages enabled, it will convert under InDesign.

QuarkXPress 10 and below only allowed a maximum page width or height of 48 inches with facing pages off, or 24 incheswith facing pages enabled.

Q2ID CS6 User Guide
